Hello, friends! Today's book is The Blue Songbird by Vern Kousky, a wonderfully touching story about learning how to find yourself. A little songbird wakes up every morning to the beautiful songs of her sisters. She wishes her song could be as sweet, but she can't seem to find the right notes. Her mother encourages … Continue reading The Blue Songbird (Vern Kousky)
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Little Elliot, Big Family (Mike Curato)
Hello, friends! Today's book is Little Elliot, Big Family by Mike Curato, a story about the family we have and the family we make. The second book in the Little Elliot series, the story opens with Elliot (a small, spotted elephant who lives in NYC) and his best friend and roommate Mouse waking to a … Continue reading Little Elliot, Big Family (Mike Curato)
Lizard From The Park (Mark Pett)
Hello, friends! Hope you don't mind that we took last night off! We're back today with a new review: Lizard From The Park by Mark Pett, a sweet story about friendship, family, and dinosaurs. While taking a shortcut through the park one day, Leonard comes upon a most unusual egg. He takes the egg home, … Continue reading Lizard From The Park (Mark Pett)
Maple (Lori Nichols)
Hello, everyone! Today's book is Maple by Lori Nichols, a wonderfully sweet story about a little girl and her very best friend... who happens to be a tree. Back when Maple was still in her Mommy's tummy, her parents planted a little tree in her honor. And as Maple grew, her namesake did as well, … Continue reading Maple (Lori Nichols)
¡Sí, Se Puede!/Yes We Can!: Janitor Strike In L.A. (Diana Cohn)
¡Hola amigos, y feliz cinco de Mayo! To celebrate, we wanted to read a book that recognizes a group of brave Latin-Americans, as well as their language, with the wonderful ¡Sí, Se Puede!/Yes We Can!: Janitor Strike In L.A., written by Diana Cohn and illustrated by Francisco Delgado, the story of the 2000 L.A. janitor's … Continue reading ¡Sí, Se Puede!/Yes We Can!: Janitor Strike In L.A. (Diana Cohn)
